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Biden and Netanyahu Meet on Possible Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal
The president plans to speak with the Israeli prime minister on Sunday, the same day Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken left for his latest trip to [...]
Biden Urges Egypt and Qatar to Push Hamas to Agree to Hostage and Cease-Fire Deal
During a call on Thursday, Mr. Biden also pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to make a concerted effort for a deal.
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Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall
Officials say Hamas has continued to press Israel for a commitment to a permanent cease-fire after a multistage release of all hostages, but Israel ha [...]
Biden Optimistic on Hostage Talks, Saying He Expects Cease-Fire Within a Week
The president offered a notably hopeful assessment of negotiations aimed at halting Israel’s military operations in Gaza in exchange for the release o [...]
Negotiators Close In on Hostage Deal That Would Halt Fighting in Gaza for Weeks
A written draft agreement calls for the phased release of captives held by Hamas in exchange for a cessation in Israel’s military offensive for about [...]
C.I.A. Director Arrives in Qatar for Talks on Hostage Releases
William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which [...]
C.I.A. Director Arrives in Qatar for Talks on Hostage Releases
William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which [...]
C.I.A. Director Arrives in Qatar for Talks on Hostage Releases
William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which [...]
How the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Came Together
The agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations, but if carried out successfully, it could lead to the release of more hostages a [...]
Political Pressures on Biden Helped Drive ‘Secret Cell’ of Aides in Hostage Talks
The deal came as Democrats are increasingly divided over Mr. Biden’s embrace of Israel, particularly as the civilian toll in Gaza grows.
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Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Approval Held Hostage to Gary Gensler’s Political Ambitions
Riffing, then, on what the explanation might be for the SEC's continued rejections of spot ETF applications, Wood referred to "speculation" surroundin [...]
King’s Speech: Hostage victim wants stronger support
"We later charged Jones with stalking, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, false imprisonment, and making a threat to kill, to which he [...]
Israel Faces Hostage Dilemma in Gaza
The country has said there are two main goals in the war: Destroy Hamas and free the hostages held in Gaza. But are those goals compatible?
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There has been a ‘breakthrough’ on Hamas hostage negotiations — CNN
CNN reports that there has been 'significant progress' in Qatar-led negotiations on hostages held by Hamas. The negotiators say there are still issues [...]
American Held Hostage in Africa Is Freed
Jeffery Woodke, an American aid worker abducted in Niger by militants, was released after more than six years in captivity.
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